😶What Are the Most Common Questions Asked by Home Sellers

Selling a home is confusing and complicated.

A number of questions will likely pop into your head throughout the process. This is because selling a home isn’t something that someone does on a regular basis. Aside from that, the rules, regulations, and the industry can change regularly.

The best way to understand the home selling process is to ask questions.

Today we’ll tackle the most common questions asked by home sellers—along with some answers.

Question #1 What needs to be done before I can put my house on the market?

Many sellers feel extremely anxious about the idea of having to clear out and fix up their home before putting it on the market. However, there’s no need to panic. Before you spend months and thousands of dollars upgrading your place, you should show your home to a real estate agent, like me.

Not properly preparing your Kirtland OH home for sale can put you at a huge disadvantage.  I can give you sound advice regarding the steps that should be taken before listing your home. Keep in mind that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. When selling a home you must be sure that your home presents itself in the best possible light.

Question #2: How much is my Kirtland OH home for sale worth?  

Most homeowners want to know how much their home is worth.  However, finding out how much your home is worth is not something that should be done without asking a top real estate agent. It’s critical that your home value is determined by a real estate agent in your local area, not an internet website!

The most common method to determining the value of your home is by completing a comparative market analysis (CMA). A CMA is an in-depth evaluation of recently sold “comparable” homes in the past 6-12 months. It  can help narrow the sale price range.

A CMA will take into account many features of not only of your home, but also the local area and the neighborhood. Considerations usually include the following:

• Square footage
• Number of bedrooms
• Number of bathrooms
• Upgrades to kitchen
• Window quality
• Roof age
• Lot features
• Location
• Style of residence
• Flooring type

Question#3: Do I Really Need A Real Estate Agent To Sell My Home?

If you’re wondering whether it would be worth it to hire a real estate agent to sell your home, the answer is absolutely!

The number one reason hiring an agent is important is because of the knowledge an agent has of the local real estate market. In addition, a real estate agent knows the importance of properly pricing a home for sale. This is crucial because an overpriced home could take forever to sell when compared to other homes for sale in an area and potentially may not sell.  

If you’ve ever asked these questions yourself, I hope these answers help you sell your Kirtland OH home faster.

If you have other questions about selling a home, please call me, Christine Pappas, at 216-956-7635. I’d be happy to provide you with the information and answers you’re looking for!